Technology Connection

Phet (CU Boulder) science simulations
Google Earth, Google Maps
Flight Simulators
Real Lives (life simulation)

Pedagogy

Is the lesson from Behaviorist, Cognitivist, or Constructivist POV?
Does the less incorporate any of the Marzano's 9?
here is the matrix that details the above

Universal Design for Learning

"options that enhance relevance, value and authenticity"
"options that provide or activate background knowledge"